At Cepheid, we are passionate about improving health care through fast, accurate diagnostic testing. Our mission drives us, every moment of every day, as we develop scalable, groundbreaking solutions to solve the world’s most complex health challenges. Our associates are involved in every stage of molecular diagnostics, from ideation to development and delivery of testing advancements that improve patient outcomes across a range of settings. As a member of our team, you can make an immediate, measurable impact on a global scale, within an environment that fosters career growth and development.
Cepheid is proud to work alongside a community of six fellow Danaher Diagnostics companies. Together, we’re working at the pace of change on diagnostic tools that address the world’s biggest health challenges, driven by knowing that behind every test there is a patient waiting.
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As a Staff Engineer, Cloud DevOps, you will be responsible for Building DevOps strategies. Leading DevOps initiatives, designing and implementing CI/CD pipelines, automating software development processes, managing cloud infrastructure, ensuring system reliability through monitoring, and building operational excellence to accelerate Cloud software delivery.
In this hands-on role, you will collaborate closely with our Software, Hardware, Research, Quality and Regulatory and Operations teams—as well as other cross-functional partners—to design and develop the Cloud DevOps infrastructure to achieve operational excellence and improve the Cloud software development lifecycle. You will partner with Cepheid IDC and Cepheid Sunnyvale leadership to build technical capability at Cepheid.
This position is part of the R&D Department and will be located in Bangalore, IDC, India . Our vision is to continuously drive innovation and efficiency in our development processes, leveraging the latest in software and hardware technologies to meet the needs of our global customers.
In this role, you will have the opportunity to:
- Design, implement, and maintain scalable Cloud DevOps infrastructure and CI/CD pipelines using AWS, Jenkins, and infrastructure-as-code tools such as Terraform or CloudFormation
- Architect and automate infrastructure provisioning, configuration, and deployment using Chef, Ansible, Docker, and Kubernetes to support continuous software delivery
- Administer and maintain development and production tool servers including Perforce, JIRA, Confluence, Code Collaborator, Coverity, and CI/CD systems
- Implement monitoring and performance optimization systems using tools such as Prometheus, Grafana, and CloudWatch to ensure high availability and rapid issue resolution
- Develop and maintain technical documentation including IQ protocols, backup and recovery policies, upgrade plans, and support documentation aligned with compliance standards such as ISO and FDA
The essential requirements of the job include:
- Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent with 8+ years of experience as a Cloud DevOps engineer, including 3+ years in a lead role managing product security teams
- Proficiency with AWS cloud services and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Puppet, or Chef
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell and experience with monitoring tools including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog
It would be a plus if you also possess previous experience in:
- A background in leveraging AI to improve operational performance.
- Experience working with distributed teams in a global setting.
- Comfortable in using a wide variety of open-source technologies and tools.
- Experience with systems administration and IT operations (networks, cyber security, etc.)
- Experience with regulated environments – tool validation and validated processes.
Join our winning team today. Together, we’ll accelerate the real-life impact of tomorrow’s science and technology. We partner with customers across the globe to help them solve their most complex challenges, architecting solutions that bring the power of science to life.
For more information, visit www.danaher.com.
Skills Required
- Engineering degree in computer science or equivalent with 8+ years of experience as a Cloud DevOps engineer, including 3+ years in a lead role managing product security teams
- Proficiency with AWS and container orchestration using Docker and Kubernetes
- Experience developing Infrastructure as Code using Terraform, Puppet, or Chef (or CloudFormation)
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD tools such as Jenkins, GitLab CI/CD, or GitHub Actions
- Proficiency in scripting with Python, Bash, or PowerShell and experience with monitoring tools including Prometheus, Grafana, ELK Stack, or Datadog
- Administer and maintain development and production tool servers including Perforce, JIRA, Confluence, Code Collaborator, Coverity, and CI/CD systems
- Background in leveraging AI to improve operational performance
- Experience working with distributed teams in a global setting
- Experience with systems administration and IT operations (networks, cyber security, etc.)
- Experience with regulated environments - tool validation and validated processes
Danaher Corporation Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Healthcare Strength — Healthcare coverage is described as comprehensive, including medical plan options alongside dental, vision, life, disability, and mental health support. Wellness initiatives and support programs such as an EAP and vaccination or fitness offerings add breadth beyond core insurance.
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Retirement Support — Retirement benefits include a 401(k) plan with employer matching and options such as pre-tax and Roth contributions. Broader financial rewards such as performance bonuses and access to equity or an employee stock purchase plan are also described.
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Parental & Family Support — Parental leave and family-building support are described as available, including maternity and paternity leave and fertility assistance. Childcare and eldercare support are also highlighted as part of the overall package.
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What We Do
Danaher is a global science and technology innovator committed to helping our customers solve complex challenges and improve quality of life around the world. A global network of more than 25 operating companies, we drive meaningful innovation in some of today’s most dynamic industries through our operating companies in four strategic platforms: Life Sciences, Diagnostics, Water Quality and Product Identification. The engine at the heart of our success is the Danaher Business System (DBS), a set of tools that enables continuous improvement around lean, growth and leadership. Through the ingenuity of our people, the power of DBS and the impact of our meaningful technologies, we help realize life’s potential in ourselves and for those we serve.
